Cairns Italian Festival

19/06/2026

A huge thank you to Frank Marino & Family for their support as a Main Marquee Sponsor of the 2026 Cairns Italian Festival.

Their support helps us celebrate the food, culture, traditions and stories that make our Italian community so special. It’s local families backing local events, and we couldn’t do it without them.

From all of us at La Festa, grazie mille for helping bring the spirit of Italy to Cairns once again. 🍝🍷🎶

18/06/2026

🇮🇹 A story worth watching.

Arriving in Sydney before making the long train journey to Cairns in 1956, Salvatore Tirendi’s story is a wonderful glimpse into the determination, resilience and values that helped shape our community.

From family and food to hard work and opportunity, Salvatore shares the lessons and memories that have stayed with him throughout a remarkable life.

Full of heart, wisdom and a few good laughs along the way, this latest Immigration Stories interview is one you won’t want to miss. ❤️

🎥 Watch now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MyXXN_pNw

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15/06/2026

A Huge Thank You to Our Media Sponsors 🇮🇹

Behind every great festival is a team helping spread the word, and we’re incredibly grateful to our media partners for their ongoing support.

From sharing our stories and promoting our events to helping us reach new audiences across Far North Queensland, you play a vital role in bringing the Cairns Italian Festival to life.

From all of us at the Cairns Italian Festival, grazie for being part of the journey. ❤️🇮🇹

Express Newspaper

12/06/2026

🚨 ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨

Our Italian Movie Night is almost SOLD OUT! 🎬🇮🇹

Thank you to everyone who has already booked and is joining us for a special evening celebrating Italian culture, storytelling and cinema as part of the Cairns Italian Festival. ❤️

Once these final 4 tickets are gone, that’s it!

🎟️ Don’t miss out. Grab your seat now and enjoy a little piece of Italy right here in the tropics.

12/06/2026

🍋🇮🇹 LONG LUNCH TROPICALE ITALIANO 🇮🇹🍋

Wow… what an incredible response! ❤️

A huge GRAZIE MILLE to everyone who has already secured their seat for what promises to be one of the most memorable afternoons of the Cairns Italian Festival.

With delicious Italian cuisine, premium wines, tropical vibes and great company, we’re counting down the days until we celebrate Tropicale Italiano together in the tropics. 🌴🍷🍝

⚠️ ONLY 9 TICKETS REMAINING ⚠️

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time. Once these final tickets are gone, that’s it!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique Italian long lunch experience.

🎟 Secure your seat before it’s too late!

11/06/2026

☕🇮🇹 Grab an espresso and settle in for a story that deserves to be told.

As part of the Cairns Italian Festival, Steve Cordenos shares his family’s immigration journey to Australia - a story filled with sacrifice, uncertainty, hard work and resilience.

Like so many Italian families, the road wasn’t always easy. There were emotional goodbyes, challenges in a new country, long days of hard work and the determination to build a better future for the generations that followed.

Through the hardships came opportunity, community and a legacy that continues today.

These are the stories that helped shape Far North Queensland. Honest, emotional and inspiring.

❤️ Real stories. Real resilience. Real Italian spirit.

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11/06/2026

🍷🇮🇹 Grazie, Piccone Family!

A heartfelt thank you to the Piccone Family for their incredible support as the Premier Sponsor of the Long Lunch Tropicale Italiano.

Their commitment to our community and passion for bringing people together helps make this much-loved event possible. Thanks to their support, we’ll once again gather around the table to enjoy great food, great company and a true celebration of Italian culture.

From all of us at the Cairns Italian Festival, thank you for helping create something special for Far North Queensland.

👇 Buy tickets now
https://cairnsitalianfestival.com.au/events/tropicale-italiano-the-long-lunch/

Salute to the Piccone Family! 🥂❤️

10/06/2026

🎟️🇮🇹 Behind the scenes at the Palm Cove Markets!

Last week our amazing Cairns Italian Festival raffle crew was out in force, spreading Italian spirit, selling raffle tickets, sharing laughs, and enjoying the beautiful Palm Cove sunshine. ☀️🍝

What many people don’t see is the incredible team of volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes to help make the festival possible. Every ticket sold helps support the Cairns Italian Festival and allows us to continue celebrating Italian culture, food, music, and community right here in Far North Queensland.

There were plenty of smiles, a few terrible jokes, lots of conversations, and even some friendly competition to see who could sell the most tickets! 😄

A huge grazie to everyone who stopped by to say hello, bought a ticket, or simply shared their enthusiasm for this year’s festival.

And to our raffle team: you are legends! ❤️🤍💚

See you again at the next market!

10/06/2026

🎬🇮🇹 A big shout out to Caatz Management Rights Accountants for coming on board as the sponsor of our Italian Movie Night.

Their support helps us bring another great festival experience to the Cairns community, combining Italian culture, good company, and a great night out.

We appreciate businesses that get behind local events and help make the Cairns Italian Festival possible.

Grazie for your support and we’ll see you at the movies! 🍿🇮🇹❤️
Few Tickets Left - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/il-cinema-italian-movie-night-tickets-1988377942953

09/06/2026

🇮🇹 44 DAYS TO GO! 🍝

Not that we’re counting… but there’s only 44 days until the Cairns Italian Festival kicks off!

Great food, great wine, live entertainment, long lunches, pasta, pizza, and plenty of Italian passion are heading to FNQ.

📌 Grab yours now and get ready to celebrate all things Italian with us!
👇 Buy your tickets today.
https://cairnsitalianfestival.com.au/events/